Have you ever wondered how it is possible for some people to just feel calm all the time? Well, so have researchers. And it turns out that they have some rather interesting insights, which might be especially useful for individuals who experience more than average levels of anxiety. But what, specifically, are these people doing …
Most people imagine that a romantic partner will add to their lives. But unfortunately, that’s not always the case. When things go wrong within the relationship, it can have a negative effect on your mental health and well-being. How can things play out in the wrong way? And how do they affect our overall peace …
Moving into your first house is a significant milestone in your life, especially if you are moving out from your parents or guardians for the first time. Whether you are moving out to live on your own, with friends or with a significant other, it can feel like an exciting, yet daunting step. As with …
This post contains a collaborative portion. There are so many ‘self-help’ books out there, on a multitude of topics including physical health, mental health, personal development and productivity. As the self-help ‘label’ suggests, these books are supposed to help you or improve your life in some way by reading them. However, all too often these …
Conversation skills don’t come naturally to everyone. Some people, including myself, find conversations hard work at times and don’t always know what to say to people. I would class myself as an introvert, and I also experience social anxiety to some degree in many of my social interactions, which doesn’t help! However, I believe that …
I’ve heard it said that anxiety and excitement are ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ versions of the same emotion, and have the same symptoms accordingly. I agree with this concept and I have tried reframing my anxious feelings as excitement, but I find it difficult. My mind starts thinking, ‘What am I excited about?’ and I can’t …
